Best Essential Oils for Skin Care: Spa Days at Home

I know I’m a wee bit late to the essential oils party, but I must say they are totally my new obsession. I’ve been using raw honey as a face wash for over a year, and while it’s done wonders for my overall complexion, I still struggle with the occasional breakout and old scars. Recently, I’ve started to incorporate essential oils into my daily routine. So without further ado, here are 4 of my personal faves and how to use them.

1. Tamanu Oil

This stuff is amazing. It’s like aloe vera on steroids. It heals burns, scrapes, scars, hyper-pigmentation, and other blemishes really quickly.

2. Tea Tree Oil

You can find this stuff listed in the ingredients of all kinds of beauty products. It’s an antimicrobial powerhouse and is therefore great for acne prone skin.

3. Lavender Essential Oil

This is my go to for spot treatment. It’s a total miracle worker. Lavender is not only an antimicrobial, but it also helps the body regulate the overproduction of sebum, and significantly reduces scarring.

4. Lemon Essential Oil

Not to be confused with lemongrass essential oil, Lemon Essential oil restores the skin’s natural luster. It reduces the appearance of scars, and because of it’s antiseptic properties, it helps to prevent new blemishes from occurring.

How to Use Essential Oils for Skin Care

When using these oils it’s important to remember that a little goes a long way. While all of the oils I mentioned are safe to put directly on your face undiluted, it’s totally unnecessary to use more than a few drops. I use these essential oils in my daily moisturizer. Here’s how:

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